Description: There are 20 or so species of toad lilies, distinguished by delicate, orchidlike flowers with speckles (sometimes spotted leaves, too) that resemble the markings on toads. Herbaceous ...

Part of toad lilies' appeal is their timing. The flowers emerge as summer comes to a close and most flowering plants are grinding to a halt. The late-flowering perennials that remain are mostly daisy ...

The toad lily is an unusual flower that is not widely grown, except by those "in the know". But it is a gem of subtle charm. The beautifully-spotted purple and white flowers are carried elegantly on ...

Susan J. of Windsor asks: I've never heard of a toad lily, and was told they are really beautiful and do very well in the garden, and that they bloom in late summer/early fall. What can you tell me ...

Susan J. of Windsor asks: I’ve never heard of a toad lily, and was told they are really beautiful and do very well in the garden, and that they bloom in late summer/early fall. What can you tell me ...

A late-blooming perennial with unusual flowers, toad lilies do share traits with their namesake amphibian — but are a lot more graceful. No one knows exactly how the plants acquired their name, but ...

Every month at the Pitt County Arboretum, we hold what we call a Northside Plant Walk, where we walk through the Arboretum (often including a loop on what is known as the Northside Walking Trail) and ...

Every month at the Pitt County Arboretum, we hold what we call a Northside Plant Walk, where we walk through the arboretum (often including a loop on what is known as the North-side Walking Trail) and ...